Ride Smart

Left Cross

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A motorist fails to see a cyclist and makes a left turn--it accounts for almost half of all bike-car crashes, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC).

AVOID IT: If you see a car turning into your path, turn right into the lane with the vehicle. "Don't creep into the intersection at red lights to get a head start," says Laura Sandt, program specialist for the PBIC.